About the role#
The Pharmacy Intern assists pharmacists and technicians with daily pharmacy department tasks. You will work under supervision to prepare and distribute medications throughout the hospital to support patient care.
What you'll do#
- Procure, receive, prepare, package, and distribute medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Create unit-dose, compounded oral, and intravenous medications.
- Repackage medications into unit dosage forms and restock supplies in patient care areas or clinics.
- Ensure medication distribution follows proper verification procedures to maintain product integrity.
- Answer phone calls, manage messages, and triage requests.
- Prioritize tasks to support effective patient care.
- Conduct quality assurance inspections and audits focused on TJC and LBOP requirements.
- Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures and complete required cleaning logs.
- Participate in professional activities to stay updated on current pharmacy practices.
- Complete required training, competency assessments, and educational in-services.
What you'll need#
- Pharmacist Intern Licensure through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
- Previous hospital experience as a pharmacy student or intern is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Marrero, Louisiana at West Jefferson Medical Center.
- This is a part-time, on-site position with variable hours.
- The internship term is rolling.
About LCMC Health
LCMC Health is a non-profit health system based in New Orleans. Founded in 2009, the organization operates nine hospital locations across the Gulf Coast region. It manages a network of urgent care centers and physician practices. The system collaborates with local universities to support healthcare training and delivery.
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